"It is notable that there is no mention anywhere in (the) writings of St. Patrick or the legend of his using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity ".

The first historical record of a link being made between shamrock and teaching about The B.Trinity is in the 18th century. The shamrock seems to have been used a national badge by then, so many people wore it on March 17 as a matter of national pride. Linking it to the doctrine of the Trinity is probably a pious fiction by a well meaaing cleric of the time.

Ubi Petrus, ibi ecclesia, et ubi ecclesia vita eterna

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